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Class: Communications. Destination: Geosynchronous Orbit. Nation: Russia. Manufacturer: Korolev.

RKK Energia-developed communications satellite, believed to be a larger development of the Yamal.

Mass: 1,725 kg (3,802 lb).

Yakhta Chronology

2006 June 17 - Kazsat 1 - Launch Site: Baikonur. Launch Complex: LC200/39. Launch Vehicle: Proton. Mass: 1,380 kg (3,040 lb). Perigee: 35,381 km (21,984 mi). Apogee: 35,781 km (22,233 mi). Inclination: 0.00 deg. Period: 1,425.60 min.
As of 2007 Mar 9 located at 103.02E drifting at 0.000W degrees per day.

Bibliography:

McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page (launch records), Harvard University, 1997-present. Web Address when accessed: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Report (Internet Newsletter), Harvard University, Weekly, 1989 to Present. Web Address when accessed: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.

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